Bridge can play with love rival Terry at World Cup, says Man City boss Mancini

12 February 2010 03:22

With Ashley Cole - who is having an operation today on his fractured ankle - ruled out for three months, Bridge is now first in line to replace the Chelsea left-back in next month's friendly with Egypt and possibly the World Cup itself, if Cole's recovery does not go as planned.

Cole to have surgery on broken ankle as he faces race against time to be fit for World Cup Together again: Roberto Mancini insists Wayne Bridge WILL play alongside love rival John Terry for England in place of injured Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole

The pair have been at odds following Terry's alleged affair with Bridge's former partner Vanessa Perroncel, the mother of the former Chelsea full-back's son.

Chelsea star Ashley Cole to have surgery on broken ankle today as he faces race against time to be fit for World CupMANCHESTER CITY FC